The German army chooses the American F-35

In terms of armaments, Germany favors its American ally over its European neighbors.

Anxious to renew its aging fleet of Tornado fighters, the government has chosen to bet mainly on the American army's stealth F-35s, 35 of which will be ordered by the Bundeswehr.

The decision was taken on Monday by the Bundestag's defense committee, which has the upper hand over the country's military choices.

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"Over the past few years, the F-35 has established itself as a reference system within NATO and presents a unique potential for cooperation with our allies and other partners in Europe",

boasts the Secretary of State. in Parliament, Siemtje Möller, in a letter addressed to parliamentarians.

They have the advantage of being able to carry nuclear charges, in this case American missiles stored in particular under the air base of Büchel, in the south-west of the country.

This acquisition will be supplemented by that of 15 Eurofighter aircraft, whose mission…

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